Digital Strategist & Project Manager
Location: US, DC, Washington
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
Interactive Strategies is a boutique digital agency whose strength lies in understanding the complex relationship that exists between strategy, design, content, usability, technology and marketing. By addressing each of these areas equally, we create meaningful web experiences that provide a measurable return for our clients. Each principal at Interactive Strategies comes from a large agency background where they helped shape online strategies for leading firms, including First USA/Bank One, DuPont, Accenture, Bacardi, Budget/Avis, Royal Caribbean, Ford and more. Now working together, each member of Interactive Strategies’ team is committed to providing superior client service and attention to detail.

Job description:
As a Digital Strategist &amp; Project Manager at Interactive Strategies, you will be the glue that holds together a talented team of strategists, designers, technology specialists and online marketers. As the central, coordinating member of that team, you will be key to helping us deliver a great experience both for our clients and our staff.ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for individuals who are skilled in the full spectrum of account and project management skills, including:Apply client discovery, market research, and competitive analysis to devise comprehensive and intergrated digital strategies for our clients.Work with internal team members across disciplines to ensure that everyone has a clear picture of project goals, requirements, budgets and deadlines.Work with clients to set project schedules and set expectations. Communicate ongoing progress on projects and identify risk factors. At the end of the day, you are someone who can provide our clients with a positive and effortless experience.Monitor projects day-to-day to make sure we are delivering on our commitment to quality, schedule and budget.Track and coordinate team resources across projects to ensure resources are available and appropriately assigned.Identify opportunities to improve and streamline process so we can produce better work while improving efficiency.Ability to think strategically and create innovative solutions to complex problems.Assist with new business proposals so that we provide accurate schedule and budget estimates.

Requirements:
We don't necessarily care how long you've been doing account and project management; more important is the passion and talent you bring to the table. With that said, it would be nice if you have the following experience:5 to 7 years experience managing interactive projectsSomeone with that canny ability to always think one step ahead to stop problems before they happen.Deep experience with project management tools (MS Project or OmniPlan)Excellent project management skills including planning and estimation, client communication and resource allocationAbility to generate project documentation including requirements, project plans, budget spreadsheets and resource tracking.Ability to apply creative thinking to technology issues and problem solvingCuriosity to learn about new web technologies and approachesA team player who enjoys collaborating with othersWell-organized and able to work under deadlines and multiple projects.A highly motivated self-starter

Benefits:
We allow our employees creative freedom. We treat them with respect. We value their opinions. In that spirit, we offer the following benefits:Full health and dental insurance in a PPO planProfit sharing3+ weeks vacation/sick time from day one; 4+ weeks after year 3Short-term and long-term disability401-k with 3% employer match3% new business bonusProfessional development budget